Homelessness Statistics for Kern, CA
Total Homeless persons in Kern County California in 2019
1,330
There are an estimated 1,330 homeless individuals in Kern County California. That is a 50% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
177
Unsheltered individuals in families
35
Sheltered individuals
348
Unsheltered individuals
770
Sheltered families
52
Unsheltered families
14
Total Homeless families in Kern County California in 2019
66
There are an estimated 1,330 homeless individuals in Kern County California. That is a 50% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Kern County California
Total Chronic Homeless in Kern County California
64
There are -65 less homeless individuals in Kern County California than in 2018. That is a -50% drop .
What is Chronic Homeless?
Chronic homelessness refers to people who have found themselves experiencing homelessness repeatedly and is often accompanied with mental ilness or substance abuse.
Chronically homeless individuals have been on the streets for a long time, potentially years.
Sheltered chronic
12
Unsheltered Chronic
52
Veteran Homelessness in Kern County California
Sheltered
53
Unsheltered
68
Total Veteran Homeless
121
There are more homeless individuals in Kern County California than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Kern County California
Sheltered
29
Unsheltered
62
Total Homeless Youth
91
There are 35 more homeless youths in Kern County California than in 2018. That is a 63% increase.
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Kern County California
3,544
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Kern County California
5
What are Emergency Shelters?
Emergency Shelters are places where the homeless can find a safe place to stay in case of sudden loss of housing. There are about 465 emergency shelter beds in Kern County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 185 Transitional Housing beds in Kern County.
What is Permanent Supportive Housing?
Permanent Supportive Housing is a long-term housing service for the elderly or vulnurable population struggling to stay above the poverty line. There are about 2308 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Kern County.
What is Rapid Re-Housing?
Rapid re-housing is a short-term rental assistance service with the purpose of helping people obtain housing quickly, increase self- sufficiency, and stay housed. There are about 577 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Kern County.
Kern County, California Homeless Shelters and Services
5 Homeless Shelter Listings in Kern County
Bakersfield Homeless Center
Bakersfield, CA
The mission of the Bakersfield Homeless Center is to provide support and resources to families and individuals in crisis while helping them achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency. [...]
The Mission At Kern County
Bakersfield, CA
- Daily Chapel Services- Shelter (5pm to 7am)- 240 BedsThe Mission at Kern County provides the following for over 200 homeless men on a daily basis:- Overnight shel [...]
Women's Center - High Desert
Ridgecrest, CA
NOT A HOMELESS SHELTER.24/7 emergency shelter for survivors of Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault.The Women's Center High Desert is a non-profit organization providing service [...]
Transitional Housing Center Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
This program consists of eight (8) units providing temporary housing for homeless families. Agency staff refers residents of the program to support services to help families stabilize and obtain perma [...]
California Veterans Assistance Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
Shelter Plus Care (S+C) Description: The Shelter Plus Care Program provides rental assistance for hard-to-serve homeless persons with disabilities in connection with supportive services that ar [...]
Point-In-Time Count Summary
| Total Homeless | Total Families | Total Chronic | Total Veterans | Total Youth | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
344 389 201 20 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
61 7 |
30 131 |
61 31 |
22 30 |
| 2015 Total | 954 | 68 | 161 | 92 | 52 | |
| 2016 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
381 494 180 12 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
65 6 |
53 201 |
65 34 |
31 58 |
| 2016 Total | 1,067 | 71 | 254 | 99 | 89 | |
| 2017 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
366 257 175 12 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
60 3 |
75 159 |
62 28 |
31 22 |
| 2017 Total | 810 | 63 | 234 | 90 | 53 | |
| 2018 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
353 362 162 8 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
53 3 |
31 98 |
62 18 |
29 27 |
| 2018 Total | 885 | 56 | 129 | 80 | 56 | |
| 2019 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
348 770 177 35 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
52 14 |
12 52 |
53 68 |
29 62 |
| 2019 Total | 1,330 | 66 | 64 | 121 | 91 | |
- SI: Individuals in shelters
- UI: Unsheltered individuals
- IFS: Individuals in families shelters
- UIF : Unsheltered individuals in families
- S: Sheltered
- H: Homeless
Homelessness Behavioral and Performance Statistics
| Avg days* Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) | Return rate* Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months | 1st time* Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time | Temp 2 Perm* Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH | Supp 2 Perm* Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 108 | 7.8% | 1855 | 45.0% | 97.4% |
| 2016 | 131 | 6.8% | 1829 | 39.2% | 97.4% |
| 2017 | 116 | 10.5% | 2282 | 55.7% | 97.1% |
| 2018 | 398 | 7.8% | 2512 | 51.6% | 97.2% |
| 2019 | 115 | 6.3% | 2508 | 48.9% | 98.0% |
- Avg days: Average Length of Time Homeless (days)
- Return rate: Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months
- 1st time: Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time
- Temp 2 Perm : Rate People Exit from Emergency Shelters, Supportive Housing, Transitional Housing, and Rapid Re-housing to Permanent Housing
- Supportive 2 Perm: Rate People in Permanent Supportive Housing and Other Permanent Housing Retain or Exit to Permanent Housing
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